sanctus
Definition of the Latin term sanctus in music:
- sacred
- sanctified (made holy)
- hymn in Christian liturgy
Language
Latin
Singular
sanctus (m)sancta (f)sanctum (n)
Plural
sancti (m)sanctae (f)sancta (n)
Musical examples
Music scores that include sanctus:
- Franz Liszt: Requiem für die Orgel (1883) Page 4
- Pompeo Cannicciari: Missa in A minor (ca. 1700) Page 4